Poomala Dam
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| Official name | Poomala Dam |
| Location | Poomala, Thrissur, Kerala, India |
| Coordinates | 10°35′59″N 76°14′41″E / 10.5998°N 76.2448°E |
| Opening date | 1968 |
| Operators | Minor Irrigation Department, Kerala |
Poomala Dam is an irrigation purpose dam and a tourist spot situated in Mulankunnathukavu Panchayath under Puzhakkal block in Thrissur, Kerala State of India.[1][2]
History and facilities
In 1939 a division weir was constructed in the Poomala Valley and in 1968 a Poomala reservoir was commissioned. The dam is managed by the Kerala Minor Irrigation Department and is constructed with mud and stone. Poomala Dam was officially designated as a tourist centre by the Home Minister of State, Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, on 21 March 2010. The dam is situated 94.50 meters above mean sea level. To its north lies another dam, Pathazhakundu, which presently is oriented only for irrigation. Other facilities in include boating in the reservoir, horse riding, a walkway of 600 metres; a community hall that can accommodate 300 persons; a cafeteria and latrine facilities.[3][4]
See also
References
- ^ "Poomala designated as tourist centre". The Hindu. 22 March 2010. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ "Boy drowns in Poomala dam". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ "Poomala dam to be made tourist centre". Equations. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ "Poomala dam makeover nearing completion". The Hindu. 2 July 2009. Archived from the original on 3 October 2009. Retrieved 26 June 2013.